Janet Hagood
Jefferson County Schools

Janet has worked for the Jefferson County School System for over 32 years in a variety of roles, ranging from teacher to administrator. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Elementary Education then attended Samford University receiving Master’s and Educational Specialist degrees in Educational Leadership.

Janet’s career has focused on helping those in need by removing barriers and providing resources to increase opportunities for students. She is currently the Director of Federal Programs for the Jefferson County School System which is Alabama’s second largest district, serving over 35,000 students. As director, she manages more than $130,000,000 in grants including Titles I, II, III, IV, McKinney‐Vento, Pre‐K, and all stimulus funds.

She served as President of the Alabama Association of Federal Education Program Administrators (AAFEPA) from November 2018 – November 2021. Janet is married and has two sons. She enjoys traveling and watching college football.